There is a growing number of parents and community leaders with curiosities and worries about young gamers. Many people are asking if their youth is just playing a game, or actively gambling. This can feel troubling, but we’ll break it down and offer some tips. Youth and Gaming Youth who enjoy gaming do so for… Read more »
There is a growing number of people with curiosities about gaming and gambling. They’re asking questions about whether their loved one is gambling while gaming and wondering if gaming is a safe activity. This can be confusing, but we can break it down together. What is Gaming? Gaming is referred to as “playing electronic games,… Read more »
The summer is coming to an end and students are moving on to their next level of education, which may be college. Going off to college is an amazing time of growth, learning and self-exploration. Learning about all the world may have to offer shows many youths how limitless life can be. With this feeling… Read more »
Summer is approaching and the kids will soon be home. Unlike school days, youth will have a lot of extra time on their hands that could be used for good choices or for poor choices. This time of year, when youth have so much time on their hands, is when many youth begin choosing to participate… Read more »
The holiday season is in full swing. You can hear it in nostalgic holiday music, you can see it in neighborhoods decorated in lights, and you can feel it when you visit stores flooded with shoppers eager to get their holiday shopping done. Shoppers are looking for great gifts, and tokens of appreciation as stocking stuffers. For many, scratch-offs may be a common gift, but scratch-offs are not appropriate gifts for… Read more »
Underage gambling can have negative effects on youth and their peers, and there are many things that school personnel can do to decrease the prevalence of underage gambling. Who does underage gambling affect? Studies have shown that underage gambling can have damaging effects on youth who gamble, and on those around them. Youth who gamble… Read more »
